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Haier bid may be forced higher
Global hedge funds are set to play a pivotal role in Haier's takeover battle for Fisher & Paykel Appliances.

Haier: Takeover report 'over optimistic'
The battle for control of F & P Appliances took a new turn today when Haier said a share price range put forward by corporate advisers was 'overly optimistic'.

F & P Appliances - say no to Haier
Fisher and Paykel Appliance's independent directors have advised shareholders to reject Haier's takeover offer.

Industry boss blames cuts on Govt
A run of factory closures and redundancies hitting manufacturing firms is the legacy of successive governments' neglect of the sector, says the head of an industry group.

Editorial: Bid boosts F&P value
Now a Chinese company is bidding to take over F&P Appliances, the company's 'iconic' status in this country is more fully appreciated.

Little guy controls F&P's fate
Retail shareholders have the power to block China's Haier from pulling off its full takeover bid for Fisher & Paykel Appliances - which would allow it to remain listed on the NZX.

F & P shares set to jump on Haier offer
Shares of Fisher & Paykel Appliances are set to jump to the $1.20-a-share offer price from Chinese firm Haier.

F & P shares soar on Haier bid move
Shares of Fisher & Paykel Appliances have soared after 20pc shareholder Haier of China indicated it may launch a full takeover.